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April 29 2024
The dry period should be a time of rest for cows and is an opportunity for the mammary system to heal and regenerate
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April 29 2024
Starting today, Monday, April 29, new restrictions are in place for the movement of lactating dairy cattle across state lines
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April 25 2024
Futures prices indicate that 2024 could be the third-highest milk price year on record
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April 15 2024
Many aspects of dairy farming in the U.S. have changed over the past 50 years
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April 11 2024
We are entering a busy time on most dairy farms, with spring planting being a top priority along with so many other day-to-day responsibilities
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April 8 2024
Mannheimia haemolytica is one of the leading causes of respiratory disease in cattle
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April 8 2024
The use of beef sires on dairy cattle has gained popularity over the last few years on farms around across the country
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April 4 2024
Exports are critical to America’s dairy farmers and processors
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April 1 2024
New genetic evaluations will be available April 2, 2024, with the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB) publishing updates for 50 traits and four selection indices on 82 million dairy animals
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March 28 2024
Corky, yeasty, oxidized, malty, and scorched might not be words the average person thinks of when describing dairy products, but for food science students who have learned to identify the slightest discrepancy...
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March 18 2024
Nothing ever stays the same, and if we look at agriculture and beyond, the world has undergone tremendous change over the last two centuries
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March 15 2024
February was a big month for USDA data releases
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March 15 2024
There is no question which ration on a dairy receives the least attention. Often overlooked is the diet for the far-off dry cows
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March 14 2024
The Farmers Assuring Responsible Management Environmental Stewardship Program (FARM ES) is collaborating with the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy to integrate a new, process-based model for greenhouse...
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March 11 2024
Forage quality tops the list for important contributions to the health and profitability of all livestock but often remains an afterthought
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March 7 2024
Farmers are well aware of the challenges that come with various strains of salmonella, but handling an outbreak of sick animals can still be difficult. What can be done when Salmonella Dublin (S. Dublin)...
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March 7 2024
Understanding the root causes of dairy lameness could save your operation money when it comes time to make culling decisions within your herd. In a webinar conducted by Iowa State University Extension,...
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March 4 2024
The national numbers are in from USDA, and last year’s milk production remained nearly level with production totals from 2022
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Feb. 26 2024
The year started off with disappointing milk prices for dairy producers and uncertainty about when the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program for 2024 would be available
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Feb. 22 2024
It seems elementary, but it’s an important fact to remember when we’re aiming to produce high-quality milk and maintain udder health: The way pathogens infect the udder is through the teat...